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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 701.97 and 287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.68, 701.97 and 287.64 is: 396.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.68 : 701.97 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.68/701.97 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.68x = 701.97 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.68x = 201,914.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,914.65/508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.94

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